SHRM Certification Process
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- Verify whether SHRM Certification fits within your career goals.
- Determine your appropriate exam level, either the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
- Validate you meet the eligibility criteria to take the SHRM Certification exam.
- Confirm your readiness: Do you have the time? Do you have the energy? Do you have the commitment? Do you have the funding and the support?
- Determine when you want to take your exam; either May - July, or December - February.
- Apply for the exam during an open application window.
- Arrange testing accommodations, if needed.
- Schedule your exam at a test center or test remotely via remote proctoring.
- Evaluate your exam testing requirements, whether you are taking the exam in-person or via remote proctoring.
- Your exam will take approximately 4 hours to complete. Good luck!
- A passing score is 200, and your results are communicated immediately.
- Use the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP designation letters after your name.
- Receive your complimentary digital certificate. Purchase a framed certificate if desired.
- Receive a digital badge and accept it to share on social media.
- Have your name listed in the SHRM Certification Directory.
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